Question

carefully study the lesson and then answer the following questions.

1. parliamentary procedure is a set of rules and regulations for properly ___.

a. conducting meetings
b. determining majorities
c. handling finances
d. resolving conflicts

1. list the four main goals of parliamentary procedure.
2. in parliamentary procedure, a quorum is ___.

a. the person responsible for keeping track of what happens in a meeting
b. a specific method for counting votes
c. the number of motions presented in a typical meeting
d. the number of members that must be present to conduct business

1. what four things should an effective chairman be able to do?

Explanation:

1. Parliamentary procedure is about orderly meeting - conduct.
2. Goals include orderly business, equal participation, majority - rule protection, and minority - right safeguarding.
3. A quorum is the minimum number of members for conducting business.
4. An effective chairman should maintain order, follow the agenda, be fair in participation, and make decisions.

Answer:

1. A. conducting meetings
2. Ensure orderly business conduct; Facilitate equal participation; Protect majority - rule; Safeguard minority rights
3. D. the number of members that must be present to conduct business
4. Maintain order; Follow the agenda; Be fair in allowing participation; Make decisions